Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

Digitized materials from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA) are available in SLA's Digital Library and this corresponding Internet Archive smithsonian collection, which generally excludes natural history subject areas. SLA's digitized natural history materials can be found in the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) and in the equivalent Internet Archive biodiversity collection.

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Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

120,617 121K

Hamonshū

1903 1903

by Mori, Yūzan, -1917

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Title from daisen on cover
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Themes, motives, Waves in art

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40,827 41K

Handbook of marks on pottery & porcelain

1909 1909

by Burton, William, 1863-; Hobson, R. L. (Robert Lockhart), 1872-1941

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favorite 76

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"Works of reference consulted": p. [xii]
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Pottery

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89,656 90K

Hamonshū

1903 1903

by Mori, Yūzan, -1917

eye 89,656

favorite 577

comment 1

Title from daisen on cover
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Themes, motives, Waves in art

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59,805 60K

Hamonshū

1903 1903

by Mori, Yūzan, -1917

eye 59,805

favorite 388

comment 0

Title from daisen on cover
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Themes, motives, Waves in art

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives - Digital Library

82,326 82K

Shin-bijutsukai

1000 1000

eye 82,326

favorite 526

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Description based on surrogate of: 1901 (monthly issues bound together subsequent to publication)
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Artists, Decoration and ornament -- Japan -- Periodicals, Artists -- Japan...

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77,089 77K

The grammar of ornament

1856 1856

by Jones, Owen, 1809-1874; Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894; Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823-1875; Westwood, J. O. (John Obadiah), 1805-1893; Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877; Sky Meadow Bindery, binder. DSI

eye 77,089

favorite 1,140

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statement of responsibility: by Owen Jones; illustrated by examples from various styles of ornament. One hundred folio plates, drawn on stone by F. Bedford, and printed in colours by Day and Son
( 3 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Design

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16,336 16K

Dictionnaire des marques et monogrammes des faiences, poteries, grès, terre de pipe, terre cuite, porcelaines, etc. : anciennes et modernes ...

1879 1879

by Ris-Paquot, 1835-

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Includes index
Topics: Pottery, Porcelain, Monograms

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9,666 9.7K

Comment reconnaître les porcelaines et les faïences d'après leurs marques et leurs caractères

1914 1914

by Auscher, Ernest Simon, 1857-

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At head of title: E.S. Auscher
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Pottery, Porcelain

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267,916 268K

America : being the latest, and most accurate description of the New World : containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither : the conquest of the vast empires of Mexico and Peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several European plantations in those parts : also their cities, fortresses, towns, temples, mountains, and rivers : their habits, customs, manners, and religions : their plants, beasts, birds, and serpents : with an appendix containing, besides several other considerable additions, a brief survey of what hath been discover'd of the unknown south-land and the Arctick region

1671 1671

by Ogilby, John, 1600-1676; Montanus, Arnoldus, 1625?-1683

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favorite 347

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statement of responsibility: collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations, and adorn'd with maps and sculptures by John Ogilby
( 1 reviews )

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10,327 10K

American silversmiths and their marks, III

1948 1948

by Ensko, Stephen Guernsey Cook, 1896-1969

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favorite 17

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Maps show location of silversmiths in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, 1660 to 1800
Topics: Silversmiths, Hallmarks, Silverwork

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12,957 13K

The Decorator's assistant

1847 1847

eye 12,957

favorite 231

comment 1

Volume title pages, -v. 3, The decorator's assistant and weekly record of painting, sculpture, popular science &ct.; v. 4-5, The decorator's assistant
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Design, Decoration and ornament, Art

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50,216 50K

An embroidery pattern book

1917 1917

by Waring, Mary E

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favorite 617

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viii, 171 p. : 22 cm
( 5 reviews )
Topic: Embroidery

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22,945 23K

La plante et ses applications ornementales

1896 1896

by Grasset, Eugène, 1841-1917; Verneuil, M. P. (Maurice Pillard), 1869-1942, ill

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statement of responsibility: sous la direction de M. Eugène Grasset
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Flowers in art

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35,271 35K

The Art of knitting

1892 1892

by Butterick Publishing Company

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favorite 383

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154 p. : 28 cm
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Knitting

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26,994 27K

Embroidery hints: Fall and Winter 1910

1910 1910

by New York Embroidery House

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favorite 318

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Cover title
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Embroidery

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26,764 27K

The Jahangirnama : memoirs of Jahangir, Emperor of India

1999 1999

by Jahangir, Emperor of Hindustan, 1569-1627; Thackston, W. M. (Wheeler McIntosh), 1944-

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 480-482) and index
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Jahangir, Emperor of Hindustan, 1569-1627

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28,377 28K

A list of early American silversmiths and their marks

1917 1917

by French, Hollis, 1868-1940; Walpole Society (U.S.)

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At head of title: The Walpole society
Topics: Silverwork, Hallmarks

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6,840 6.8K

The Electrical experimenter

1918 1918

by Gernsback, Hugo 1884-1967

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Published by: Experimenter Pub. Co.,
( 2 reviews )
Topics: Technology, Science, Electricity, Electric engineering

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6,291 6.3K

Führer für sammler von Porzellan und Fayence, Steinzeug, Steingut usw : Vollständiges Verzeichnis der auf älterem Porzellan, Fayence, Steingut usw. befindlichen Marken

1919 1919

by Grässe, Johann Georg Theodor, 1814-1885; Jaenniche, Friedrich, 1831-1907; Zimmermann, Ernst, 1866-1940

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Includes indexes
Topic: Pottery

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12,005 12K

Japanese marks and seals

1882 1882

by Bowes, James Lord, 1834-1899

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3 p., l., [v]-ix, [2] p., 1 l., 379 p. 29 cm
Topics: Pottery, Pottery, Japanese

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7,295 7.3K

Gazetteer of railway stations in the United States and the Dominion of Canada. Designating telegraph, express, post, and money-order offices ... with the population ... Also, a list of the counties and country towns of the several States, with the date at which the several courts are held ..

1874 1874

by Allen, William Frederick, 1846-1915

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xxviii, 412 p. 19 cm
( 1 reviews )
Topics: Railroad stations, Railroads

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4,295 4.3K

English and Muskokee dictionary. : Collected from various sources and rev.

1914 1914

by Loughridge, R. M. (Robert McGill), 1809-1900

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236 p. : 20 cm
Topics: English language -- Dictionaries -- Creek, Creek language -- Dictionaries -- English

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10,062 10K

A companion to Manual of illumination : containing borders, capitals, texts, and detail finishings, & c

- -

by Laing, J. J; Bradley, John William, 1830-1916. Manual of illuminations

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16th thousand
Topic: Illumination of books and manuscripts

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6,763 6.8K

Practical psychology : an advanced manual in the science of mental development, in eleven lessons

1922 1922

by Haddock, Frank C. (Frank Channing), 1853-1915

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vii, [9]-541 p. : 22 cm
Topic: Psychology, Applied

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3,843 3.8K

$Opticks: or, A treatise of the reflections, refractions, inflexions and colours of light : also two treatises of the species and magnitude of curvilinear figures$

Opticks: or, A treatise of the reflections, refractions, inflexions and colours of light : also two treatises of the species and magnitude of curvilinear figures

1704 1704

by Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727; Hemming, G.W., former owner. DSI; Burndy Library, donor. DSI

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Signatures: pi² A-S⁴ 2A-2B⁴ 2D-2S⁴ 2T⁴ (2T₁+chi₁;± 2T₂) 2U-3D⁴
Topic: Optics

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1,131 1.1K

Post office manual

1952 1952

by United States. Post Office Department

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"Supersedes the 1948 edition of the Manual of instructions for postal personnel."
Topic: Postal service

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2,040 2.0K

Boxing and how to train

1913 1913

by Austin, Sam C

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favorite 4

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131 p. : 17 cm
Topics: Bag punching, Boxing

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9,314 9.3K

Atlas of the Munsell color system

1915 1915

by Munsell, A. H. (Albert Henry), 1858-1918

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favorite 89

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Cover title
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Color

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9,426 9.4K

The Decorator's assistant

1847 1847

eye 9,426

favorite 166

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Volume title pages, -v. 3, The decorator's assistant and weekly record of painting, sculpture, popular science &ct.; v. 4-5, The decorator's assistant
Topics: Design, Decoration and ornament, Art

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15,266 15K

Le costume historique. Cinq cents planches, trois cents en couleurs, or et argent, deux cents en camaieu. Types principaux du vêtement et de la parure, rapprochés de ceux de l'intérieur de l'habitation dans tous les temps et chez tous les peuples, avec de nombreux détails sur le mobilier, les armes, les objets usuels, les moyens de transport, etc

1888 1888

by Racinet, A. (Auguste), 1825-1893

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Vol. 1 is mainly explanatory text with an "Introduction générale" by the author dated "Juin 1887." Vols. 2-6, each with half-title only, are mainly plates accompanied by descriptive text and were published in 20 "livraisons," 1877-1886
Topic: Costume

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7,948 7.9K

The signs and symbols of primordial man; being an explanation of the evolution of religious doctrines from the eschatology of the ancient Egyptians

1910 1910

by Churchward, Albert

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favorite 118

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xxiii, 449, [1] p. 26 cm
Topics: Freemasons, Symbolism, Eschatology, Religion

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9,408 9.4K

Slave songs of the United States

1867 1867

by Allen, William Francis, 1830-1889; Ware, Charles Pickard, 1840-1921; Garrison, Lucy McKim, 1842-1877

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Unaccompanied melodies
( 2 reviews )
Topics: African Americans, Folk music, Folk songs, English, Spirituals (Songs), Slaves

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12,665 13K

The Decorator's assistant

1847 1847

eye 12,665

favorite 250

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Volume title pages, -v. 3, The decorator's assistant and weekly record of painting, sculpture, popular science &ct.; v. 4-5, The decorator's assistant
Topics: Design, Decoration and ornament, Art

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13,578 14K

Ioannis Keppleri Harmonices mundi libri V ... : Appendix habet comparationem huius operis cum Harmonices Cl. Ptolemaei libro III, cumque Roberti de Fluctibus, dicti Flud. medici oxoniensis speculationibus Harmonicis, operi de Macrocosmo & microcosmo insertis. Accessit nunc propter cognationem materiae eiusdem authoris liber ante 23. annos editus Tubingae, cui titulus Prodromus, seu Mysterium cosmographicum, de causis coelorum numeri, proportionis motuumque periodicorum, ex quinque corporibus regularibus ..

1619 1619

by Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630; Ptolemy, 2nd cent; Fludd, Robert, 1574-1637; Tambach, Gottfried, fl. 1607-1632, publisher; Planck, Johann, fl. 1615-1627, printer; Burndy Library, donor. DSI

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Books 1-2 and books 3-5 are paged continuously
Topics: Geometry, Music

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34,646 35K

American Indian painters; a biographical directory

1968 1968

by King, Jeanne Snodgrass, 1927-

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-269)
Topics: Indians of North America, Indian art

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8,162 8.2K

Genghis Khan and the Mongol empire

2009 2009

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317 p. : 28 cm
Topics: Genghis Khan, 1162-1227 -- Exhibitions, Mongols -- History -- To 1500 -- Exhibitions, Mongols --...

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17,910 18K

English goldsmiths and their marks, a history of the goldsmiths and plate workers of England, Scotland, and Ireland; with over thirteen thousand marks reproduced in facsimile from authentic examples of plate and tables of date-letters and other hall-marks used in the assay offices of the United kingdom

1921 1921

by Jackson, Charles James, Sir, 1849-1923

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xvi, 747 p. 31 cm
Topics: Plate, Goldwork, Silverwork, Hallmarks

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8,428 8.4K

Gothic alphabets

1897 1897

by Springer, Jaro, 1856-1915; International Chalcographical Society

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favorite 305

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Also published in German in the same year: Gothische Alphabete
Topics: Alphabets, Lettering, Initials, Illumination of books and manuscripts, E. S., Meister, active 15th...

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5,756 5.8K

Entwurff einer historischen Architectur : in Abbildung unterschiedener berühmten Gebäude, des Alterthums, und fremder Völcker, umb aus den Geschicht-Büchern, Gedächtnüss-Müntzen, Ruinen, und eingeholten wahrhafften Abrissen, vor Augen zu stellen. In dem ersten Buche. Die von der Zeit vergrabene Bau-Arten der alten Jüden, Egÿptier, Sÿrer, Perser, und Griechen. In dem andren. Alte unbekante römische. In dem dritten. Einige fremde in- und ausser-europäische, als der Araber, und Türcken, etc. auch neue persianische, siamitische, sinesische und japonesische Gebäude. In dem vierten. Einige Gebäude von des Autoris Erfindung und Zeichnung

1725 1725

by Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard, 1656-1723; Delsenbach, Johann Adam, 1687-1765, engraver; Warren, Lloyd, former owner. DSI; Warren, Whitney, 1864-1943, former owner. DSI; Cooper Union Library, former owner. DSI

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statement of responsibility: Alles mit grosser Mühe gezeichnet, und auf eigene Unkosten herausgegeben, von der kaiserl. Maj. Oberbauinspectorn, Johann Bernhard Fischers, von Erlachen ; auch kurtzen teutschen und frantzösischen Beschreibungen
Topics: Architecture, Architecture, Baroque, Curiosities and wonders

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8,388 8.4K

Astronomia nova aitiologetos [romanized] : sev physica coelestis, tradita commentariis de motibvs stellæ Martis, ex observationibus G. V. Tychonis Brahe ; jussu & sumptibus Rvdolphi II ... plurimum annorum pertinaci studio elaborata Pragæ ...

1609 1609

by Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630; Brahe, Tycho, 1546-1601; Rudolph II, emperor of Germany, 1552-1612; Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, former owner. DSI; Burndy Library, donor. DSI

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Caspar. M. Bibl. Kepleriana
Topics: Astronomy, Planetary theory

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35,364 35K

Shin-bijutsukai

1000 1000

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favorite 228

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Description based on surrogate of: 1901 (monthly issues bound together subsequent to publication)
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Artists, Decoration and ornament -- Japan -- Periodicals, Artists -- Japan...

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6,295 6.3K

Color problems; a practical manual for the lay student of color

1903 1903

by Vanderpoel, Emily Noyes, 1842-1939

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Bibliography: p. 133-137

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10,271 10K

Manuale del compositore di tessuti; guida alla formazione delle armature per ogni specie di stoffe

1910 1910

by Pinchetti, Pietro

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viii, 322 p. 16 cm
Topic: Weaving

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21,869 22K

Plans, elevations, sections, and details of the Alhambra, from drawings taken on the spot in 1834 by Jules Goury, and in 1834 and 1837 by Owen Jones

1842 1842

by Goury, Jules, 1803-1834; Jones, Owen, 1809-1874; Gayangos, Pascual de, 1809-1897

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Design Digitized: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Library’s Rare Books, Smithsonian Institution Libraries, was supported in part by funds from the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) through the New York State Regional Bibliographic Databases Program
( 4 reviews )
Topic: Alhambra (Granada, Spain)

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9,064 9.1K

Sidereus nuncius : magna, longeque admirabilia spectacula pandens, suspiciendaq́ue proponens vnicuique, praesertim verò philosophis, atq́[ue] astronomis, quae à Galileo Galileo ... perspicilli nuper à se reperti beneficio sunt obseruata in lunae facie, fixis innumeris, lacteo circulo, stellis nebulosis, apprime verò in quatuor planetis circa Iouis stellam disparibus interuallis, atque periodis, celeritate mirabili circumuolutis; quos, nemini in hanc vsque diem cognitos, nouissimè author depraehendit primus; atque Medicea sidera nuncupandos decreuit

1610 1610

by Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642; Baglioni, Tommaso, publisher; Evans, Herbert M. (Herbert McLean), 1882-1971, former owner. DSI; Burndy Library, donor. DSI

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Another edition (pirated) was issued in the same year in Frankfurt, Germany, "in Paltheniano"
Topics: Astronomy, Telescopes, Early works to 1800

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12,036 12K

An embroidery book

1920 1920

by Arthur, Anne Knox

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xv, 183 p. 23 cm
Topic: Embroidery

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1,297 1.3K

The castle of Otranto, : a Gothic story.

1791 1791

by Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797

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[8], xxxii, 245, [3] p., [1] leaf of plates : 27 cm. (4to)
Topic: Gothic revival (Literature) -- Great Britain

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5,063 5.1K

Everybody's book of luck

1900 1900

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Cover title: The book of luck
Topics: Superstition, Fortune-telling

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12,510 13K

Hobbs's architecture: containing designs and ground plans for villas, cottages and other edifices, both suburban and rural, adapted to the United States. With rules for criticism, and introduction

1876 1876

by Hobbs, Isaac H., and son, Philadelphia

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xii, [9]-265 p. incl. front., illus., plates, plans. 24 cm
Topic: Architecture, Domestic

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9,485 9.5K

American etiquette and rules of politeness

1883 1883

by Houghton, Walter R. (Walter Raleigh), 1845-1929

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424 p. : 20 cm
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Etiquette

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Esquisses décoratives

- -

by Binet, René, 1866-1911; Geffroy, Gustave, 1855-1926

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statement of responsibility: par René Binet, architecte ; preface de Gustave Geffroy
( 4 reviews )
Topics: Decoration and ornament, Art nouveau, Architecture, Interior decoration, Jewelry

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11,070 11K

Dickinsons' comprehensive pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851

1852 1852

by Nash, Joseph, 1809-1878; Haghe, Louis, 1806-1885; Roberts, David, 1796-1864; Dickinson Brothers (Firm)

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statement of responsibility: from the originals painted for H.R.H. Prince Albert, by Messrs. Nash, Haghe and Roberts, R.A. ; published under the express sanction of His Royal Highness Prince Albert, president of the Royal Commission, to whom the work is, by permission, dedicated
Topic: Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England)

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9,525 9.5K

Motifs pour broderies

1922 1922

by Dillmont, Thérèse de, 1846-1890; Dollfus-Mieg & Cie

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Première-2me série: 14 x 21 cm
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Embroidery

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14,450 14K

Alphabets old and new, for the use of craftsmen

1910 1910

by Day, Lewis Foreman, 1845-1910

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xxx, 256 p. : 20 cm
( 2 reviews )
Topic: Alphabets

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6,060 6.1K

Vlyssis Aldrouandi patricii Bononiensis Monstrorum historia : cum Paralipomenis historiae omnium animalium

1642 1642

by Aldrovandi, Ulisse, 1522-1605?, author; Bernia, Marco Antonio, active 1638-1661, publisher; Tebaldini, Nicolò, active 1602-1649, printer; Coriolano, Giovanni Battista, -1649, engraver; Ambrosini, Bartolommeo, 1588-1657. Paralipomena accuratissima historiae omnium animalium; Hoeven, J. van der, (Physician), active 1923, former owner; Beckwith, J. Bruce, 1933-, donor; Browning, Nancy Gay, donor; Saintyves, P. (Pierre), 1870-1935, bookseller; Jeremy Norman & Co., bookseller;...

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2 volumes in 1 : 36 cm (folio)
Topics: Teratology, Monsters, Human anatomy, Abnormalities, Human, Animals, Abnormalities, Plants, Natural...

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7,054 7.1K

The new English Canaan of Thomas Morton

1883 1883

by Morton, Thomas, 1575-1646; Adams, Charles Francis, 1835-1915

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Reprint, with original t.-p., of Amsterdam edition of 1637
( 1 reviews )
Topic: Indians of North America

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2,306 2.3K

The wonders of the invisible world. Being an account of the tryals of several witches lately executed in New England. To which is added, A farther account of the tryals of the New-England witches

1862 1862

by Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728

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xvi, 291 p. 18 cm
Topic: Witchcraft -- New England

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6,244 6.2K

Smocking, fancy stitches, and cross stitch and darned net designs

1895 1895

by Butterick Publishing Company

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63 p. 24 cm
Topics: Smocking, Cross-stitch

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13,038 13K

The gentleman and cabinet-maker's director : being a large collection of ... designs of household furniture in the Gothic, Chinese and modern taste ... : to which is prefixed, a short explanation of the five orders of architecture and rules of perspective, with proper directions for executing the most difficult pieces, the mouldings being exhibited at large, and the dimensions of each design specified ...

1754 1754

by Chippendale, Thomas, 1718-1779

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statement of responsibility: by Thomas Chippendale
Topic: Furniture

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8,374 8.4K

A dictionary of the Numípu or Nez Perce language

1895 1895

by Morvillo, Anthony, author; Scott, H. L., former owner. DSI; St. Ignatius Mission Print, publisher

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Attributed to Anthony Morvillo
Topics: Nez Percé language, English language

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10,335 10K

Modern cabinetwork, furniture & fitments; an account of the theory & practice in the production of all kinds of cabinetwork & furniture, with chapters on the growth and progress of design and construction;

1910 1910

by Wells, Percy A; Hooper, John

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Part of the plates printed on both sides
Topics: Cabinetwork, Furniture

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4,702 4.7K

O le tusi paia o le Feagaiga Tuai ma le Feagaiga Fou lea, ua faasamoaina

1872 1872

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2 p. l., 1113, [1] p. 23 cm
Topic: Bible. Samoan. 1872

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Catalogue descriptif de toutes les marques postales de la France : inscriptions, timbres a main, et obliterations ... avec des prix de vente pour les collections

1902 1902

by Maury, Arthur, 1844-1907; Arthur Maury (Firm)

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Topic: Postmarks

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Animals in motion : an electro-photographic investigation of consecutive phases of animal progressive movements

1902 1902

by Muybridge, Eadweard, 1830-1904

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Topics: Animal locomotion, Photography of animals

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Der Goldschmiede Merkzeichen ..

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Topics: Hallmarks, Goldwork

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Bollettino della Società aeronautica italiana

1909 1909

by SAI (Society

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Topics: Aeronautics, Aeronautics -- Periodicals

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Cross-stitch embroidery

1899 1899

by Wilkie, Harriet Cushman

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48 p. 28 cm
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Topic: Embroidery

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5,362 5.4K

The art of portrait painting

1905 1905

by Collier, John, 1850-1934

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Topics: Portrait painting, Portraits

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10,380 10K

The antiqvities of Athens

1762 1762

by Stuart, James, 1713-1788; Revett, Nicholas, 1720-1804; Newton, William, 1735-1790, . ed; Reveley, Willey, d. 1799; Woods, Joseph, 1776-1864; Cockerell, C. R. (Charles Robert), 1788-1863; Kinnard, W. (William), d. 1839; Donaldson, Thomas Leverton, 1795-1885; Jenkins, William; Railton, W. (William), d. 1877

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statement of responsibility: measvred and delineated by James Stvart ... and Nicholas Revett
Topic: Architecture

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Nigerian artists : a who's who and bibliography

1993 1993

by Kelly, Bernice M; Stanley, Janet L; Smithsonian Institution. Libraries. National Museum of African Art Branch

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Topics: Artists, Art, Nigerian

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Disquisitiones arithmeticae

1801 1801

by Gauss, Carl Friedrich, 1777-1855

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XVIII, 668, [10] p. ; 21 cm
Topic: Number theory

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2,976 3.0K

Hand book to foreign hall marks on gold and silver plate. (With the exception of those on French plate) Containing 163 stamps

1898 1898

by Markham, Christopher Alexander

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Topics: Hallmarks, Plate

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The Negro in the New world

1910 1910

by Johnston, Harry, 1858-1927

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Topics: Blacks, Slavery

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Practical art anatomy

1918 1918

by Lutz, Edwin George, 1868-

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Topic: Anatomy, Artistic

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La dentelle aux fuseaux

1921 1921

by Paulis, L

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"Première partie, Dentelles à fil continu. I, Cluny"--Cover
Topics: Bobbin lace, Lace and lace making, Cluny lace

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